Abstract

The invention relates to a bed bug detection device (10) comprising a refuge (16) which elicits a taxis response from bed bugs and a non-trapping indicator surface (18), on which the bed bugs may leave indicators of their presence, such as faecal matter or cast skins. The refuge is positioned in close proximity to said non-trapping indicator surface such that the bed bugs can leave an indicator of their presence as they travel across the indicator surface on their way to or from the refuge. Preferably the non-trapping indicator surface takes the form of a skirt which surrounds a refuge made of corrugated paper. The invention also provides a passive method of detecting the presence of bed bugs without their capture by detecting the presence of indicators rather than the bed bugs per se.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 1/00 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects
• A01M 1/02 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices attracting the insects
• A01M 1/10 - Traps

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for preventing an insect gaining access to a location where they may take refuge. It comprises a thin plate (12) with a hole (14) therein, said hole being covered by an elastic membrane (16) with a guide hole (18) therein such that when a screw thread (420) of a fastener (400) passes through the guide hole, the membrane stretches creating a seal (50) between the device and the fastener It also relates to a kit of parts comprising a plurality of devices (10). It also relates to a piece of furniture (100) comprising a plurality of components (200; 300) secured to one another by a fastening (400) and a device (10) comprising a thin plate with a hole therein, said hole being covered by an elastic membrane with a guide hole therein.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 29/34 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus preventing or obstructing access or passage, e.g. by means of barriers, spikes, cords, obstacles or sprinkled water specially adapted for insects
• F16J 15/12 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing with metal reinforcement or covering

Abstract

The invention relates to a bed bug detection device (10) comprising a refuge (16) which elicits a taxis response from bed bugs and a non-trapping indicator surface (18), on which the bed bugs may leave indicators of their presence, such as faecal matter or cast skins. The refuge is positioned in close proximity to said non-trapping indicator surface such that the bed bugs can leave an indicator of their presence as they travel across the indicator surface on their way to or from the refuge. Preferably the non-trapping indicator surface takes the form of a skirt which surrounds a refuge made of corrugated paper. The invention also provides a passive method of detecting the presence of bed bugs without their capture by detecting the presence of indicators rather than the bed bugs per se.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 1/02 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices attracting the insects
• A01M 1/10 - Traps